Enjoy the big race inside the Uncas Ballroom on June 9th with top notch food, drinks and special guests
Saturday, June 9th will mark the third and final leg of horse racing’s Big 3 with the 2012 Belmont Stakes and once again, Mohegan Sun will be calling on fans to enjoy the action in the Uncas Ballroom. With the added excitement of a Triple Crown threat in this year’s race, Mohegan Sun’s Belmont Stakes Party will begin at 11:00am. Special guest handicappers Richard Eng and Tom Quigley will also be in attendance.
When doors open, guests can enjoy unique drink specials and get their wagers in.  Any guest who makes a $25.00 wager will receive an official Belmont Stakes souvenir and guests who make a $50.00 scores a free pass to the buffet.  Advance wagering in the Race Book is also available on Friday, June 8th.  Race fans will receive an official Belmont Stakes souvenir gift with any $25.00 advance wager.
The Uncas Ballroom will be equipped with 30 betting terminals and several large screens dedicated to the races. There will be open seating for approximately 1,000 people; seating is solely on a “first-come, first-served” basis.   All guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Guests looking to gain professional insight on the race can pick the brains of special guest handicappers Richard Eng and Tom Quigley. Eng is Turf Editor and Top Handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas Gaming Columnist for the Daily Racing Form and author of Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies. Joining him will be Tom Quigley, Publisher of
The HorsePlayer Magazine.
The last winner of the Triple Crown was in 1978 and on Saturday, June 9th, winner of both the Kentucky Derby and The Preakness Stakes, “I’ll Have Another,” will go for one of the most exciting feats in sports.  A win would make “I’ll Have Another” only the 12th horse in history to sweep the Triple Crown.
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